Galant music

Galant music is a style of Western classical music that emerged in the early 18th century, around the 1720s to the 1770s. It is characterized by its emphasis on elegance, simplicity, and a clear melodic line, often featuring a homophonic texture where a primary melody is accompanied by chords. Galant music typically favors graceful and lyrical melodies, and it tends to avoid the complex counterpoint that was prevalent in the Baroque period preceding it.